Marine Inspector

U.S. Coast Guard•Wilmington, NC

5d•Onsite

About The Position

This GS-1801-12 Marine Inspector position is with the U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, Sector North Carolina Inspections Division, in Wilmington, North Carolina. The Marine Inspector provides technical expertise and leadership in enforcing marine safety, vessel inspection, pollution prevention, vessel manning, and applicable regulations, treaties, and international conventions. The role also serves as the civilian resident Preventions Department source for continuity of inspection policies, technical issues, and special program support, and as a primary inspection representative to the maritime industry on commercial vessel safety. The position includes reviewing vessel plans and inspecting onboard systems, preparing inspection documentation and orders, conducting examinations under international conventions, and inspecting vessel structures for compliance with safety standards. As a senior expert on complex vessel inspection issues, the Marine Inspector also trains and assesses civilian and military Marine Inspectors and formally certifies completed portions of their on-the-job training. Applicants must meet the GS-12 qualification requirement of at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-11 in the federal sector. The position has no positive education requirement, and education cannot substitute for experience at this grade level. Selectees must be able to obtain and maintain a valid state driver's license and successfully complete a pre-employment medical exam and a non-sensitive background investigation. A one-year probationary period may be required.

Requirements

At least one full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least GS-11 in the federal sector.
Specialized experience must demonstrate ability, skill, and knowledge relevant to the position; examples include reviewing technical vessel design and construction plans for regulatory compliance, resolving maritime vessel inspection controversies, identifying hazardous conditions and prescribing corrective actions, and evaluating foreign vessel safety management systems against the International Safety Management Code and/or International Standards Organization.
Must be a U.S. citizen.
Must be registered with or exempt from Selective Service.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid state driver's license.
Must successfully complete a pre-employment medical examination.
Must successfully pass a non-sensitive background investigation.
Must meet the time-in-grade requirement by the announcement closing date.
All qualification requirements must be met by the announcement closing date.
Federal salary payments must be made by direct deposit.

Responsibilities

Provide technical expertise and leadership in enforcing marine safety, vessel inspection, pollution prevention, vessel manning, regulations, treaties, and international conventions.
Serve as the civilian resident Preventions Department source for continuity of prior inspection policies, technical issues, and special program support.
Act as a primary inspection representative with the maritime industry on commercial vessel safety.
Conduct technical reviews of vessel plans and inspect onboard operating systems, including machinery, deck, and electrical systems, for compliance with regulations and applicable standards.
Prepare required inspection documentation and draft orders specifying necessary changes, repairs, or operational limitations for vessels and their equipment.
Conduct complete vessel examinations under SOLAS treaty requirements or other international conventions.
Train assigned civilian and military Marine Inspectors on complex vessel inspection issues, assess their inspection qualifications, and formally certify completed portions of their on-the-job training.
Inspect vessel hulls, including hull envelopes, internal structural members, protrusions, fittings, appendages, special tanks, holding areas, and structural fire protection, for compliance with applicable safety standards.